Boeing 777 production rate reaches seven per month

Boeing said it rolled out the first 777 to be produced since it raised the production rate for the type from five to seven per month.

Workers rolled out the first Boeing 777 at the seven-per-month rate in early May. Photo: Courtesy, Boeing.
Boeing said it rolled out the first 777 to be produced since it raised the production rate for the type from five to seven per month. The aircraft, a 777F, will be delivered to FedEx Express in June. Boeing plans a further increase to 8.3 airplanes a month beginning in the first quarter 2013.
"This rate increase reflects the strong demand," said Boeing 777 VP and GM ...